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Firm Wide Risk Assessment best practice

Building a smarter FWRA: A practical guide with expert insight

This guide shares practical, expert-backed advice on building a smarter FWRA – helping legal firms strengthen AML compliance with clearer data, better templates, and more realistic assessments. … Read More

Firm Wide Risk Assessment guidance

Why firm-wide risk assessments fail – and what to do about it

Many law firm risk assessments fall short. This guide explores common failures and offers practical steps to build effective, SRA-compliant FWRAs using real operational data. … Read More

stages of money laundering

HMRC AML fines surge 177%: A data-driven analysis of four years of compliance failures

HMRC AML fines surged 177% over four years. This blog explores key enforcement trends, most fined sectors and regions, common breaches, and the evolving financial impact of non-compliance. … Read More

Russian Sanctions AML

100+ new UK sanctions against Russia signal tougher AML scrutiny

Over 100 new UK sanctions on Russia raise compliance pressure, demanding faster AML updates, sharper monitoring, and proactive regulatory readiness. … Read More

SOCTA report

What Europol’s Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA) means for AML compliance teams

Europol’s SOCTA report reveals rising organised crime threats. AML teams must adapt risk assessments, enhance due diligence, and use tech to combat evolving financial crime. … Read More

AML solution

Building an AML solution in-house: What it takes and the compliance challenges that follow

Building an in-house AML solution offers control and customisation but brings complex compliance challenges, technical demands, and ongoing regulatory risks. Weigh the benefits against costs, expertise, and long-term viability. … Read More

Build vs Buy for AML Software

Build vs buy for AML software: Which offers the best fit for compliance?

Buying an AML solution ensures faster deployment, lower risk, and continuous compliance updates, making it the smarter choice for most firms over costly, resource-intensive in-house development. … Read More

identity verification

How to get remote identity verification right: A game plan for seamless customer onboarding and AML compliance

Remote verification is key to seamless onboarding and AML compliance. Firms must balance security, compliance, and user experience with tech, fraud detection, and ongoing monitoring to meet regulatory standards and prevent financial crime. … Read More

ID&V

How poor ID&V processes fail customers – and your business

Efficient ID&V processes are essential for trust, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Outdated methods cause delays, errors, and customer drop-offs, leading to revenue losses. Automated verification tools enhance accuracy, streamline onboarding, and improve compliance while delivering a seamless customer experience. … Read More

customer ID verification

Why traditional customer ID verification is broken and how it’s costing your business

Customer identity verification (ID&V) is crucial for compliance and fraud prevention, yet outdated processes drive customer abandonment, rising costs, and fraud risks. Embracing streamlined digital tools improves security, compliance, and user experience. … Read More